Hand therapists assess, diagnose and treat a wide variety of conditions that affect clients’ upper limbs – specifically the elbow, forearm, wrist, thumb, hand and fingers.

Our clinicians are registered physiotherapists and occupational therapists who undertake intensive post-graduate study. This, plus ongoing professional development and training, gives us advanced, expert skills in managing conditions of the upper limb.

Hand and upper limb conditions we commonly see:

• Trauma
• Sporting injuries
• Arthritis
• Nerve conditions
• Post-surgical conditions
• Work-related injuries
• Burns and plastics
• Congenital conditions
• Accumulative trauma

Hand therapy services we provide

• Splinting and casting
• Fitting of off-the-shelf orthotics and splints
• Manual and manipulative therapy
• Wound management
• Scar management
• Oedema management
• Pain management and desensitisation
• Strengthening and rehabilitation programmes
• Functional assessment and rehab
• Ergonomic/workplace assessment and advice
• Acupuncture
• Sensory testing and retraining

Note there is a co-payment for all ACC treatments.